It is a fact that Floripa has over 100 beaches and often I get to discover a new one. Between Jurerê and Canasvieiras there is a nice area called Canasjurê, where a short walk of 1.5 km along sand and rocks, reveal nice small beaches and great views of sea and Francês island. It was a hot and beautiful spring day, just perfect for this kind of walk.
The first beach after Jurerê, about 700 metres long, has the local marina and pier. The area is quite fancy, with luxury yachts and speed boats.
As you continue, some quiet and smaller beaches are on the way, always with a good rock on both sides to sit and enjoy the view. The water is calm and good for kayaking and swimming.
The island is a magic place and on every corner you could find a good surprise.

Santa Catarina state is composed mainly of European descendants and the result is a lively composition of different cultures living within short distances. October is when festivals happen along different cities in the state, keeping the old traditions together and also inviting visitors to participate and learn more about it.
In each festival there are many music and dance events, traditional gastronomy, locals wearing folk dresses and so on.
The list you find bellow ( source Santur ) and the dates you can find in the calendar:

Oktoberfest Itapiranga - Itapiranga - German
Oktoberfest Blumenau - Blumenau - German
Fenarreco - Brusque - German
Marejada - Itajaí - Portuguese
Schützenfest - Jaraguá do Sul - German
Kegelfest - Rio do Sul - German
Festa do Imigrante - Timbó - German
Oberlandfest - Rio Negrinho - German
Tirolerfest - Treze Tílias - Austrian
Fenaostra - Florianópolis - the theme is the oyster
Oktobertanz - São Pedro de Alcântara - German
Bananenfest - Corupá - the theme is the banana
Heimatfest - Forquilhinha - European in general

The Oktoberfest Blumenau is the biggest and most popular one, considered the second to the original one in Germany. A good opportunity to drink lots of good beer - if you really like it - and also see the rich mixture that Brazil is made of and feel how happy they really are.

I could not end this post without mentioning the Rio de Janeiro win to host the 2016 olympic games. Like all Brazilians here and around the world I am very happy and proud. Times have changed and we are not a troubled nation anymore. Our president cried because it was great achievement, certainly an opportunity to call the worlds attention to this part of the Globe.
I have been to Rio and I saw that besides the urban problems, it is a top destination, with a unique beauty that can amaze anyone.